Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 9,885 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 9,885 number for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2018.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 33,466 number in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 1977.
That places Portugal 62nd out of 185 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6,380 number | — |
| 1973 | 7,166 number | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 8,485 number | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 3,829 number | -54.9% |
| 1976 | 151 number | -96.1% |
| 1977 | 0 number | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 15,474 number | — |
| 1985 | 32,867 number | +112.4% |
| 1986 | 33,466 number | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 30,502 number | -8.9% |
| 1991 | 31,921 number | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 9,885 number | -69.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,926 number | 0 number | 15,474 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 33,166 number | 32,867 number | 33,466 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 31,212 number | 30,502 number | 31,921 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 9,885 number | 9,885 number | 9,885 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal was 9,885 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 33,466 number in 1986.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 number in 1977.
- How does Portugal rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 62nd out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.